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  • What is the eligibility and application process?
    Students must be between the ages of 4 years old and 22 years old to apply to OMS. We accept and review applications for new students on a rolling basis throughout the year. August, January, and May are common entry start dates for new students. The number of openings varies depending on the number of students enrolled in the classroom. To get started please fill out The New Family Intake Form. After receiving the intake we schedule an initial phone call with the executive director.
  • What does campus life look like?
    Open Mind School is a TK to 12th grade year round school. We have mixed grades in each classroom and class size average ten students per class. Content specialists guest teach many core subjects and educational specialists support students full time in the classrooms. We have a 13,000 square foot gym where students who don't walk fly on trapeze through the air. It's a laid back and fun filled learning environment that is welcoming to all students. The community is our school beyond the classroom walls. We walk across the street to access a state of the art kitchen for culinary arts and construction site for woodworking at Jobtrain. We travel to Redwood Shores by school van for community rec opportunities and aquatics clubs. We go to cafes, parks, libraries, community colleges, museums, and take every opportunity to put the many wonders of the SF Bay area in the regular opportunities for our students. During summer break, you will catch us together at Great America, overnight in Santa Cruz, and traveling with our families and students to continue the learning.
  • Can I visit Open Mind School?
    We offer tours for prospective parents and community members once a month. You can view available tours and book them here. For Districts and Professionals, please see our observation policy under the "School" tab to learn how to schedule your visit.
  • What is the tuition or payment structure
    Open Mind School annual tuition starts at $45,000 for a 12-month year-round school program that is approximately 6 hours a day. Additional support services can be added on to the basic tuition cost such as speech therapy, gifted student tutor, social skills coach, etc. OMS has comprehensive financial aid packages available for qualifying families. Some school districts cover the cost and some insurance companies and/or regional services cover support services. For a full breakdown of tuition and additional services, see our pricing sheet.
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